The Valeyard (Commander) - Villainous Choice

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Roman Milan
Nov 18, 2025
How To Be the Bolas - A Conversation With Mike Carrozza
Mike Carrozza from Am I the Bolas joins Roman in a conversation to help guide new Commander players through making villainous choices.
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Turtles in Time
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6%synergy
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Truth or Consequences
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This Is How It Ends
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Great Intelligence's Plan
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Plea for Power
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96%synergy
Hunted by The Family
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95%synergy
Sycorax Commander
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95%synergy
Davros, Dalek Creator
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94%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
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93%synergy
Mob Verdict
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92%synergy
The Dalek Emperor
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91%synergy
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Midnight Crusader Shuttle
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88%synergy
Split Decision
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89%synergy
Capital Punishment
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89%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
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89%synergy
Trap the Trespassers
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89%synergy
Missy
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Illusion of Choice
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Genesis of the Daleks
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81%synergy
Grudge Keeper
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82%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
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79%synergy
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Rhystic Study
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1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
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The Master, Gallifrey's End
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67%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
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35%synergy
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47%synergy
Auton Soldier
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52%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
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46%synergy
Messenger Jays
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51%synergy
Cult of Skaro
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Dalek Squadron
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Spark Double
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36%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
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31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
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19%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
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29%synergy
Fatespinner
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Weeping Angel
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26%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
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Archmage of Runes
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Dr. Eggman
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24%synergy
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19%synergy
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18%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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18%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
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16%synergy
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13%synergy
Roaming Throne
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12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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6%synergy
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9%synergy
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7%synergy
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10%synergy
Rassilon, the War President
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10%synergy
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6%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
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4%synergy
Academy Wall
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7%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
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5%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
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4%synergy
Renegade Silent
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6%synergy
Thought Monitor
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4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
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-3%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
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4%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
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5%synergy
The Rani
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6%synergy
Cybermat
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6%synergy
Chaos Defiler
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3%synergy
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
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6%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
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5%synergy
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Counterspell
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11%synergy
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44%synergy
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29%synergy
Arcane Denial
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2%synergy
Chaos Warp
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-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
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-12%synergy
Terminate
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-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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-9%synergy
Return the Favor
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18%synergy
Brainstorm
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3%synergy
Mana Drain
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-2%synergy
Swan Song
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-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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-10%synergy
Negate
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-16%synergy
Opt
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1%synergy
Display of Power
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6%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
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7%synergy
Reverberate
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3%synergy
Time Lord Regeneration
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7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
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3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-12%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
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6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
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5%synergy
Annul
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6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
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1%synergy
Flatline
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7%synergy
Abrade
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-3%synergy
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Seize the Spotlight
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59%synergy
Expropriate
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61%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
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57%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
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50%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
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44%synergy
Exterminate!
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39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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-7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
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6%synergy
Choice of Damnations
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20%synergy
Make an Example
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20%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
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20%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
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20%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
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16%synergy
Vandalblast
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1%synergy
Ponder
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5%synergy
Path of the Enigma
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14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
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12%synergy
Path of the Schemer
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14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
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11%synergy
Preordain
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8%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
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13%synergy
Tempt with Immortality
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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-10%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
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2%synergy
Delete
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5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
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3%synergy
Come Back Wrong
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5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
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1%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
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5%synergy
Doublecast
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7%synergy
Manifold Insights
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7%synergy
Reanimate
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-17%synergy
Mana Geyser
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2%synergy
Minds Aglow
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6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
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4%synergy
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Coercive Portal
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75%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Tempting Contract
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-6%synergy
Cybership
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12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
TARDIS
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10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
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6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
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4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
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6%synergy
Primal Amulet
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5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
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4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
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5%synergy
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Propaganda
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45%synergy
The Toymaker's Trap
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31%synergy
Death in Heaven
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30%synergy
Double Vision
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
The Sound of Drums
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13%synergy
Mystic Remora
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-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Return the Past
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
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6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
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5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
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5%synergy
Wound Reflection
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5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
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4%synergy
Revel in Riches
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3%synergy
As Foretold
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2%synergy
Blink
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6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
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4%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
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44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
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2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Model of Unity
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72%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
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20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Signet
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-15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
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Command Tower
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8%synergy
Island
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7%synergy
Swamp
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4%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Haunted Ridge
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Crypt
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
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2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
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2%synergy
Training Center
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2%synergy
Polluted Delta
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0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Oscorp Industries
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
River of Tears
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Ruins
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Badlands
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Canyon Slough
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy